One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari
Description
The One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences travelers can enjoy while visiting Rwanda. Perfect for those with limited time, this tour allows you to explore Rwanda’s only savannah park and experience an authentic African safari in just one day. Your adventure begins early in the morning with a scenic drive from Kigali to Akagera National Park, a journey of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside. Along the way, your professional Afri Safaris driver-guide will share insights about Rwanda’s culture, landscapes, and wildlife. Travel comfortably in our premium 4×4 safari vehicles, specially designed for safari adventures. Our vehicles are equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity to keep you connected throughout your journey and onboard charging ports to ensure your devices remain powered so you can capture every unforgettable moment. Book your safari today and experience Rwanda’s wildlife like never before!
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Itinerary
Itinerary An itinerary for this product Morning Pick-up: Anywhere in Kigali or on the way to Akagera National Park Stop by: Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center. 4F4C+C4J, Kayonza with 15 minutes stopover at Imigongo Art Center for coffee, restroom, snacks, check arts, handcrafts and relaxing. Stop by: Akagera National Park, Rwanda Arrival at the park entry and clearing at the park reception. After clearance then you'll be driving in the african bush with an encounter of wildlife in their natural habitat also known as a safari or game drive. Stop by: Lake Mihindi - Lunch break at Lake Mihindi (hot lunch of your choice) Duration: 6 hours in the park (game drive) Drop-off: At your stay in Kigali ( hotel,airport)
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please give some details about the hotel name for pickup or the street number of the house and the neighborhood in Kigali city. Or along the way to Akagera National Park
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(103)
I cannot speak more highly of Elysee my guide on this tour. It was just me and him, and he really went above and beyond to make sure I saw as many animals as possible! We saw elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, crocs, antelopes, zebras, impalas, birds, and so much more! He had special spots that were very successful in seeing animals. He was also so very knowledgeable and was able to answer every one of my questions. The tour was amazing, but Elysee was out of this world. Would certainly use him as a tour guide again, and would use the company again as well!
Dear Amelia, Thank you for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that Elysee made your safari so memorable. His passion for wildlife, extensive knowledge, and dedication to providing exceptional experiences are qualities we greatly value, and we are thrilled that he helped you see such an incredible variety of animals. Your kind words mean a great deal to both Elysee and the entire Afri Safaris team. Thank you for choosing us for your Akagera adventure. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable safari in the future. Warm regards, Afri Safaris Team
The safari was AMAZING and our guide Elysee was great! He was very knowledgeable and made an effort to make sure we saw different animals. Thank you for an memorable experience!
Dear Luke, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing safari experience and that Elysee helped make your trip special. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed seeing the wildlife and found the experience memorable. Thank you for choosing Afri Safaris. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Rwanda again in the future. Best regards, Afri Safaris Team
We did the one day Akagera Safari and had an amazing experience! We got picked up at 5 am at our hostel in Kigali, made a coffee stop on our way and arrived at the National Parc at 8 am. There we got a quick instruction and payed the park fee of 100$. Then the safari started and it was incredible! For about 6 hours we discoverd the park, were close to some lakes, saw different kind of birds, crocodiles, hippos, buffallos, herds of impalas, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, and our highlight: elephants! Some came really close to the car. For lunch we had a stop at a picknick place. At about 4 pm we arrived in the north of the park and drove back a different route, so we had the chance to see another part of Ruanda. The whole day was organized super well, the car was comfortable, great to take pictures and well equiped with drinks, wifi etc. Special thanks to Elysee, who accompanied us the hole day, told us many about the park, the animals, Ruanda etc. We had lots of fun together, couldn't have been better!
Dear Miriam, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing day on your Akagera Safari and that you enjoyed the wildlife sightings, beautiful landscapes, and the overall organization of the trip. Seeing elephants up close is truly a special experience, and we are glad it became one of the highlights of your visit. Your kind words about our service, vehicle, and especially Elysee mean a lot to us. We will be sure to share your compliments with him—he will be thrilled to know that he helped make your safari memorable. Thank you for choosing Afri Safaris. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to Rwanda for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Warm regards, Afri Safaris Team
We had the most incredible day with Afri Safaris. Our guide Elysee was exceptional in every way. Such attention to detail and full of information that brought more depth to our tour. We saw 3 out of the 5 but saw so so many more. I would recommend the boat safari as we saw so much wildlife. We also left our sunnies in the van and their services above and beyond - they hand delivered them to our hotel Thanks so much for having us - a special special day
Dear Simone, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear you had such an incredible experience with Afri Safaris and that Elysee made your tour so memorable with his knowledge and attention to detail. It’s also great to know you enjoyed the wildlife sightings and the boat safari. We’re especially pleased we could safely return your sunglasses to your hotel — going the extra mile is what we strive for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another special adventure. Warm regards, Afri Safaris Team
We had an amazing time! Our driver was awesome, very hospitable and looked after us. We saw many animals, didn’t get to see Lions or Leopards but everything else. The boat trip was particularly good! Saw some incredible animals. I left my sunglasses in the car, they very quickly found them the next day and brought them hand delivered to our hotel. Highly recommend.
Dear Alex, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear you had an amazing time and that our driver took great care of you throughout the journey. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the wildlife sightings and especially the boat trip. We’re also very pleased we could quickly recover your sunglasses and deliver them safely to your hotel — we always aim to go the extra mile for our guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable safari experience. Warm regards, Afri Safaris Team
Great Safari. Our guide Christian was excellent. Boat ride is definitely worth the extra money. Saw lots of animals on the boat and in the car. Its a long day but very much worth it
Dear Miles, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great safari experience and that Christian made your trip even more special with his excellent guiding. We’re also happy you enjoyed the boat ride and had the chance to see so many amazing animals both on the water and during the game drive. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure with Afri Safaris! Warm regards, Afri Safaris
I had the most amazing safari experience in Akagera with Afri Safaris! Everything was perfectly organized, from the comfortable transport to the incredible game drive. We saw so many beautiful animals and enjoyed breathtaking views throughout the park. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience even more special. If you’re looking for a memorable wildlife adventure in Rwanda, I highly recommend Afri Safaris. Truly an unforgettable experience!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Afri Safaris for your Akagera adventure. We are truly delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the wildlife, breathtaking views, and overall organization of the safari. Your kind words about our guide mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share your feedback with the team. It was our pleasure to make your trip memorable, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rwanda for another unforgettable safari experience with Afri Safaris. Warm regards, Afri Safaris Team
I have been on several safari in Tanzania and one in Kenya. Those was exceptional. This was far away the most disappointing. We saw very few animals. We spent much more time traveling to and from the park than we did in the park. I came to love Rwanda, but not this particular experience
Dear Reviewer, We take customer feedback very seriously. However, after carefully checking our records, we are unable to find any booking or service associated with your name or experience described in this review. We kindly invite you to contact us directly with more details about your booking so we can better understand and address your concerns. At Afri Safaris, we are committed to providing professional and high-quality service to all our guests. Best regards, Afri Safaris Team
Thank you so much for this amazing experience! I had a private safari and absolutely loved every moment of it. I was blessed with an incredible guide, Samuel, who made the whole trip smooth, and informative. If you’re hesitating between a regular vehicle and an open-roof jeep… definitely go for the open roof. It makes such a big difference! Highly recommend this to anyone wanting a personal, high-quality safari.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Afri Safaris. We are delighted to hear you had an amazing private safari experience and that Samuel made your trip smooth and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, Afri Safaris Team
Loved every part of the trip! Absolutely Superb!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are happy to hear you loved every part of the trip. Your kind words truly mean a lot to the Afri Safaris team.
